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Don Pepin Garcia Cigars

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Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Cigars

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Don Pepin Cigars

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Don Pepin Cigars are premium hand-made cigars that are manufactured by El Rey de los Habanos, Inc.

What do connoisseurs think of Don Pepin Cigars?
Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia has been called a master cigar maker. He makes several lines of cigars under his own name, and he also makes cigars for other brands as well. People come to him from all over the industry because of his impeccable skill and personal integrity. The man, simply put, knows what he is doing when it comes to making a fine cigar.

His Blue Label cigars are made in Miami. They are hand-rolled with tobaccos grown exclusively in Nicaragua. Other lines include the Vegas Cabana, Don Pepin Black, Don Pepin JJ, and many more.

What are the flavors like in Don Pepin Cigars?
It has been said that these cigars have something of a trademark taste of pepper. Many lines are definitely spicy. You can also expect to encounter other rich and unique flavors as well. There are hints of mocha, wood, coffee, and cream in many labels you can try. Caramel, cinnamon, and espresso are also. Most lines are noted to have a peppery, spicy flavor. Some have notes of mocha, wood, and coffee.

Are these full, medium, or mild cigars?
Most are full body in constitution.

What are some newer lines of Don Pepin cigars?
There are too many to enumerate in detail in a single blog. Some of the most recently acclaimed lines include the following:

DPG Series JJ’s
This is a Belicoso cigar known for its medium to full body strength. It has a Nicaraguan Criollo binder and a Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo filler.

My Father by Don Pepin Garcia
This blend came about as a joint effort between Don Pepin and his son Jaime Garcia. It is made in the Habanos factory in Little Havana in Miami. Only 50,000 of these cigars are made per year.

Don Pepin Black Cigars
This has been called the most affordable and the newest of Don Pepin cigars. It is made in Estelí, Nicaragua, and it comes packed in cedar cabinets of 20. Each cigar is made with Nicaraguan filler and Habano Rosado, with the band being black.

Don Pepin Blue Cigars
Blue label cigars are made with Corojo and Criollo long filler and a dark Corojo wrapper. This results in a full body smoke that is hearty and satisfying. You can savor the rich taste of coffee, spice, and earthy flavors as you enjoy it to the last puff.

Don Pepin Series JJ
This is the creation of Don Pepin and his son Jaime Garcia. It is a medium to full body cigar with a Nicaraguan Corojo Oscuro and a Nicaraguan

Davidoff Humidor

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What are cigar humidors?
Cigar humidors are containers that are used to store cigars. Most are made out of Spanish cedar. This provides an ideal environment for cigar storage.

What does a cigar humidor look like?
It looks like a simple wooden box. However, it does so much more than simply store cigars. Its most important function is to maintain humidity and temperature levels. This keeps cigars fresh and preserves their flavor. Devices called humidifiers are installed inside humidors to keep the humidity at desired levels.

Why are humidors needed?
Without humidification, cigars become dry and lose their flavor. They will also burn and ash too quickly. That is why it is so important to spend the money on the type of quality you find in a Davidoff Humidor. The serious smoker takes pride in taking care of cigars, and in the investment made in the fine, exclusive, hand-craftsmanship for which the Davidoff workshop in Switzerland is renowned.

Here, exotic hardwoods are used to manufacture some of the world’s finest humidors.

What do I need to know about buying a humidor?
Whenever you purchase a humidor, you have to make certain that it is going to prolong the life of your cigars. Some places offer plastic humidors as a discount. These are all well and good as a temporary storage measure, but they are not good to use on a long-term basis. A quality box, such as a Davidoff humidor, is going to have several distinguishing characteristics to guarantee freshness in your most premium cigars.

• Constructed from wood
• Lined with Spanish cedar
• Preferably hand crafted for a better, tighter seal
• Inside of box has a raised lip around the inside
• Should be capable of storing at least 25 to 30 cigars

What are some other features that a Davidoff humidor can have?
Additional features could include locks that prevent people in your home or office from dipping into your cigar stash. Some humidors also have handles. Handles make a humidor easier to carry, and they add an elegant touch to the woodwork. Shelves and dividers can also be added that will let you organize your cigars by brand and line.

What types of humidors do you make?
There are small, medium, large, and travel-size Davidoff humidors. They are built to last a lifetime.

The large humidors are exclusively hand-made in a famous workshop in Switzerland. They are crafted from exotic hardwoods and then polished in natural wood veneers. They also are fashioned with locks, handles, and trays.

Why are Davidoff humidors better than most?
Their combination of superior craftsmanship and reliable technical function makes them the best investment for the serious cigar aficionado. Their classic design styles often qualify them as family heirlooms. They are covered in the finest European leather and lined on the outside with brass fittings.

Their humidification systems are self-regulating and give your cigars the very best relative humidity necessary to preserve flavor and aroma.

Davidoff Cigars

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Davidoff cigars epitomized luxury-quality cigars, being called by some the elite of the elite. Made in the Dominican Republic, these favorites of cigar aficionados are known to be some of the smoothest and most consistent smokes in the industry. While this is the cigar of the connoisseur, no doubt, it also enjoys the unique position as being a cigar that any smoker of any level of experience can appreciate.

Part of this is due to the unique cultivation, blending, and aging process used to make the tobacco. The other source of this wide range of popularity is the many different lines that Davidoff produces. Offering a full range of flavors and strength, these lines represent everything from creamy and smooth to spicy and strong.

What strength are they?
There are full strength, medium, and mild Davidoff cigars, as follows:

• Grand Cru-full body
• Millennium-full and mature, favored by Dominican lovers
• Classic Series-mild
• Thousand Series-mild
• Mini Cigarillos-mild
• Exquisito Cigarillo-mild

What is the draw like?
Deliberate and careful construction makes for a perfect draw. Davidoff is known to set the standard for a well-made cigar that makes for a comfortable and easy smoke. The burn is consistent, and evident of superb quality.

What type of flavor do they have?
You get complex, subtle flavor and rich aroma from Davidoff cigars. The people who blend these cigars go through extensive training to ensure that it gets done right. Years of experience on top of the training make for a rich aroma on top of the flavor. Reviews have described the tobacco as somewhat woody and sweet.

What type of filler do they have?
Davidoff cigars are made with tobaccos grown in the richest soils of select fields in the Dominican Republic. Several different varieties are used to produce the creamy filler that goes into these cigars.

Davidoff cigars are handmade in the Dominican Republic with a variety of mild and creamy Dominican filler tobaccos. Leaves are carefully selected on the basis of their aroma and put through a four year aging process to produce the consistently smooth taste that Davidoff is known for.

What kind of wrapper do they have?
Davidoff cigars are enclosed in Connecticut-shade wrappers.

Are Davidoff cigars considered premium in quality?
All Davidoff cigars maintain well defined standards of quality and excellence. They are handmade according to a 500 year old cigar-making tradition in the Dominican Republic.

All Davidoff cigars are handmade in the Dominican Republic, where for over five centuries this art has been passed on from generation to generation.

Like all Davidoff cigars, the Short Perfecto is rolled by hand from fully matured tobaccos grown in the Dominican Republic. For the Short Perfecto, a new blend of tobaccos has been created for the Short Perfecto format. These tobaccos are stored for up to four years before processing.

Camacho Corojo Cigars

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Is the Camacho Corojo a premium cigar?
Yes. It is handmade in Honduras, and known for its authentic genetics, taste, quality, raw material, tradition, and superb blend.

Are these strong cigars?
Oh yes. They are, in fact, some of the strongest in the world. This is because they are made with a rich blend of tobaccos grown in Honduras from rare seed that was smuggled out of Cuba after the embargo.

This makes the Camacho Corojo a one-two punch of assertive, robust taste, and depth.

What is the draw like?
In spite of the fact that the Camacho Corojo is jam packed with tobacco, you still get an easy and consistent draw.

What type of flavor do they have?
The flavor is rich, distinctive, spicy and simplemente superb. It is the result of the vintage tobaccos that are grown in perfect soil and climate conditions that are comparable to those of Cuba’s renowned Vuelta Abajo Region. This creates a smooth, legendary, and outstanding taste.

Aficionados have described the flavor of Camacho Corojo cigars as being that of nuts and leather in the very beginning. Toward the midpoint, many notice a change toward that of espresso and peppery spice. Others describe the flavor of Camacho Corojo cigars as Havana-like in flavor.

People attribute this unique blend of earth and coffee to the Cuban origin of the seed tobacco, and the rich Cuban heritage from which this blend has sprung.

This is a flavor that endures the test of time. It starts strong and ends strong, ending well as it does so, and maintaining its title among new smokers and veteran aficionados alike that this is one of the strongest smokes every produce in this big beautiful world of ours.

What type of tobaccos are the fillers and wrappers made from?
The wrapper, binder, and filler are all Honduran Corojo. They are grown in the Jamastran valley. The wrapper is made from a stunning dark, oily wrapper that is authentic Corojo. The tobacco leaf is aged for two years, and the cigars are rolled by hand.

The wrapper is firm, dark, and oily. The slow fermentation that has gone into making it contributes much of its acclaimed flavor. However, there is another ingredient at work here. The 100 percent authentic Cuban-seed tobacco contributes a rich toastiness that is both uncommon and sophisticated.

How highly are they rated?
Camacho Corojo cigars have been called the best non-Cuban Habanos you can find. The Corojo also received a rating of 93 from Cigar Aficionado. This is also the perfect cigar for the smoker who remembers the pre-embargo days when you could smoke a real Cuban without politics and contraband getting in the way of Universal High Life.

Camacho Havana Cigars

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What is the strength of these cigars?
Camacho Havana Cigars are Medium to Full Body in Strength. It is a more powerful blend that is meant for the experienced smoker more than the beginner. It has been said that this is the closest thing to a Cuban you can get without smoking a Cuban itself—or paying Cuban prices.

What is the draw like on these cigars?
The draw is easy at first. It gives you some resistance, but only a little. The intention is to give you a good mouthful of thin white smoke so you can immediately plunge into the experience of the flavor. Toward the last one-third of the cigar, you will notice more resistance to the draw, which keeps the palate moist all the way till the end of the smoke.

What is the flavor like?
It has a very complex flavor. The taste is very spicy and strong like old Havana blends. There are hints of cedar and oak, and there is a noticeable taste of honey.

Is the Camacho Havana a premium cigar?
Yes. This is one of the most popular brands in the cigar world. These cigars are hand rolled and are constantly in high demand.

Are there different blends of Camacho Havanas?
Yes. There are five blends in total, as follows:

Churchill
This is an oily, cuadradro box-pressed cigar distinguished by a medium body and lots of thick smoke.

Figurado
Look for notes of leather, steel, and chocolate in this rich, thick, chewy blend.

Gigante
This is yet another rich, strong, spicy-tasting blend with a peppery finish.

Monarca
Look for a leathery flavor than turns to chocolate toward the one-third mark. At the final third, you notice a distinguishable taste of pepper..

Toro
This has been described as a rich, creamy, and flavorful smoke.

How highly are they rated?
Let’s just say just about as highly as any cigar could be rated. Not too long ago, there was a blind taste test between Comacho Havanas and three Cuban blends. The Camacho’s won 11 times based on their power, body, and flavor. Aficionados agree that much of this success is attributable to Corojo filler and binder and the unique new Camacho Havana.

What type of filler and wrapper are they made with?
Each cigar is handmade with carefully-aged, 100% Honduran-grown, Cuban-seed Corojo fillers surrounded by Jamastran Havana Criollo wrappers.

How much does the Camacho Havana Cost?
The great thing about these cigars is their price. As a Honduran cigar with near-Cuban quality, it sells for less than half the price of many of the very best Honduran equivalents.

Camacho Cigars

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How highly are Camacho cigars rated?
They are considered the very best Habano cigars found anywhere in the world, with the exception of Cuba. The tobaccos used to make these cigars come from seeds taken from Cuba to Honduras. Here, they have since become a mainstay in the world of cigar smoking.

Who makes Camacho cigars?
They are made by Camacho Cigars®, a company owned since 2008 by the Oettinger Davidoff Group. Camacho grows its own tobacco, manufacture the cigars themselves, and handle their own distribution.

How highly is this rated?
Camacho cigars are rated exceptionally high among cigar aficionados. They are considered to be among the world’s most premium cigars.

Where is the tobacco grown?
The tobacco is grown in the Jamastran Valley, located in Honduras. Cigars are made completely from Maduro filler and wrapper.

What is Maduro tobacco, exactly?
In Spanish, Maduro means “ripe.” In the cigar world, it refers to a tobacco leaf that is medium or dark brown. Several different methods are used to create this dark color. Some are fermented, while others are simply left on the plant for a longer period of time before being picked.

In the case of Camacho cigars, the leaves are fermented for a lengthy period of time that draws all of the sugars out of the plant.

Is this a mild, medium, or full-bodied strength?
The best way to describe it is a medium strength bordering on full. The degree of fullness depends on the degree of Maduro in the tobacco.

How many different lines does Camacho offer?
There are premium blends and ultra premium blends. Serious Cigars is proud to carry both as follows:

Camacho Triple Maduro
This is the world’s only 100 percent Maduro cigar. It has a full-bodied strength that derives from all Maduro, Honduran wrapper, binder, and filler.

10th Anniversary
This is a box-pressed, anniversary cigar. It has an all Corojo wrapper, binder, and filler with a medium to full body strength.

Diploma
This is a full body cigar that is also made Corojo wrapper, binder, and filler.

Liberty 2007 and 2009 Series
These cigars have been called Camacho’s tribute to America. The 2007 a Barber Pole wrapper and a Honduran binder and filler. It is described as a medium to full body strength.

The 2009 has a Habano wrapper, a Honduran binder and filler, and a full body strength.

Select
This Camacho cigar has been described as having the best Cameroon wrapper ever. It has Honduran filler, a Honduran binder, and a medium to full body strength.

Corojo
This is the world’s only authentic Corojo cigar. It is made using Corojo binder and filler, along with a Corojo wrapper, to produce full body strength.

Coyolar
The Robb Report called this blend the Best of the Best in 2006. It is an all-Coyolar cigar with full body strength.

Camacho Havana
This Camacho cigar has a Habana Criollo wrapper surrounding an authentic Corojo binder and filler. It has a medium to full body strength.

Camacho SLR and SLR Maduro
These cigars are made with Corojo filler, Honduran binder, and Habano/Broadleaf Maduro. Expect a good, full body strength from these cigars.

Camacho Connecticut
This is a mild to medium, well balanced smoke for the luxury minded. It has a blend of Dominican and Honduran filler and a Honduran Binder. It also has a Connecticut (Ecuador) wrapper to contribute to its exceptional flavor and strength.

Ashton Cigar Sampler

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Ashton Cigar Sampler- Pack of 10
Heritage Puro Sol
This is one of the most popular blends in our Ashton cigar sampler pack of 10. It was introduced to the market in 2003 and became instantly popular. This was because it was the first Ashton blend to use an African Cameroon sun-grown wrapper around 100 percent Dominican filler. This is a medium-bodied cigar that discriminating smokers simply love.

Belicoso
This very hard to come by cigar is included in our Ashton cigar sampler. It is blended by Carlos Fuentes himself using very small-batch Dominican long filler that has been aged up to 5 years. The wrapper comes from and exclusive, very private estate in Ecuador.

Corona Gorda
This is reputed to be one of the best in the Ashton sampler pack, and indeed the world, in terms of both size and shape. The draw is excellent. The full-bodied smoke has a leathery flavor touched by sweetness, cedar wood, and a hint of chocolate.

Ashton Classic Magnum
The Magnum is a Mild to medium bodied cigar.

Ashton Classic 8-9-8
The 8-9-8 is renowned for its Dominican tobacco that takes 3 to 4 years to age. It is characterized by medium body and hints of peppery spice. The draw is just right for any smoker, anytime, anyplace.
The Aged Maduro The Aged Maduro has a full, sweet, and complex strength that comes from a Connecticut wrapper and Dominican filler.Virgin Sun Grown: Robusto
This is a VSG addition to the Ashton cigar sampler with a Dominican sun grown wrapper. It is a straight cigar (in terms of shape) and has a nice full bodied strength to it.

Virgin Sun Grown: Sorcerer
This is a full bodied, straight cigar in a full-bodied Dominican Republic wrapper.

Cabinet: #8
This is a medium, rich cigar with a Connecticut wrapper and Dominican filler and binder. It has a very nice and complex taste. It has been called the “White Burgundy” of the cigar world because of its special aging process in French Oak Barrels.

Pyramid This is medium body strength with a Colorado wrapper. It is pyramid in shape, hence its name.

Ashton Sample Pack of 5

Sorcerer
This is a double corona size cigar has mocha hints mixed with vanilla. It also has some deep roasted notes to its taste. The flavors are consistent throughout, and it has a nice construction.

Torpedo
This torpedo-shaped cigar in our VSG Ashton cigar sampler measures 6 1/2 inches in 55 ring guage. It has exceptionally high ratings.

Corona Gorda
This is a special size of the Heritage Puro Sol. It is said to be a very well-made cigar. It has an even burn and a good flavor to its smoke. It starts out mild and evolves toward a medium strength. It is 100 percent sun grown.

Robusto
This is a great smoke for a new smoker because it has a mild strength with toasty notes and it is not so big in size.

Our VSG Ashton cigar sampler also includes Belicoso No. 1 so you can have that rare cigar anytime you like.

Ashton VSG

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How highly is the Ashton VSG ranked by aficionados?
Since its emergence on the scene, Cigar aficionados the world over have consistently rated the Ashton VSG as one of the very best non-Cuban cigars, anywhere. The VSG is highly touted for its deep and rich color which derives from its sun-grown tobacco.

What are the basic facts about Ashton VSG cigars?
It has a powerful, rich, and complex flavor that comes from an Ecuadorian wrapper surrounding Dominican binder and filler.

Is this a premium cigar?
Most would either describe it as a fine or very good cigar. Some people instantly take to it as their all-time, new-found favorite.

Is this a mild, medium, or full-bodied smoke?
It is a full-bodied smoke that is generally appreciated more by veteran smokers who want a complex blend of flavors and aromas. It is definitely a more powerful smoke for those who appreciate the virtues of strength, although it also has a creamy flavor that many also notice and absolutely adore.

What specifics can you tell us about the flavor?
Many have described this as an elegant cigar with an intoxicating flavor. In the beginning, just after lighting it, you will notice floral notes and flavors that remind you of plum.

There is a distinctive taste of natural tobacco. There are also hints of spice, clove, and cinnamon. Towards the middle an Ashton VSG, it is less dry; with some saying there is a leathery component that adds sense and sensibility to the smoke. Some also report a cedar sweetness that begins to form on the taste buds. This continues all through the duration of the third stretch of the smoke, with a note of raw peanuts being added along the way.

What accounts for the uniqueness in flavor?
The Ecuadorian wrapper has a great deal to do with it. It is grown by the Oliva family in Ecuador exclusively for the Fuente Family. The leaf comes from the matures and higher primings that are sunlight filtered through this part of the world’s cloud covering. This unique wrapper has made the Ashton VSG the most in demand cigar on the market today.

What is the burn on this cigar?
The Ashton VSG is respected for its slow, even burn. It leaves a medium gray ash, which often lasts through the midpoint before it falls. This is due thanks to an even and firm construction.

What is the size and appearance of the Ashton VSG?
It has a distinctively square shape that it has become known form, with a dark and oily wrapper to give it extra flavor and aroma. There are also round cigars you can buy if you prefer. The most common size is the 55 ring-size Torpedo. Ashton also makes this blend in ring sizes of 44, 46, and 52.

Ashton Maduro

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What are the basic facts about Ashton Maduro cigars?
They have a full, sweet taste and complex aroma. They are made with fine Dominican filler, a Dominican binder, and a Connecticut shade-grown wrapper.

Because the Connecticut broad-leaf tobacco that is used to make the wrapper is available in only limited quantities, the Ashton Maduro is an extremely rare form of cigar.

You describe the flavor as full. Does that mean it is strong?
No. Fullness here refers to complexity, not harshness. Cigar reviews of the past have noted that the Ashton Maduro is a remarkable example of how fullness is different from strength. Fullness is about the pleasure derived from tasting and smelling the cigar. Strength, on the other hand, refers to the power of the cigar’s nicotine content. One of the things that makes this such a truly fine cigar is you don’t get that punch to adrenalin that could ruin a relaxing moment. Instead, you get something that goes down smooth like a neat scotch—or even better, with one—and can be equally appreciated by cigar veterans and neophytes alike.

What specifics can you tell us about the flavor?
When you first light up an Ashton Maduro, the first taste of it is very sweet. As you progress, the flavor transforms into a very rich and nutty flavor. There are also subtle hints of apple, and a finish that many cigar experts have referred to as creamy in cigar guides and reviews.

This shifting of flavors is as smooth as the draw of the smoke, and is never a shock to your palette. It is there thanks to the fermentation and aging of the Connecticut-shade wrapper in Sherry finished, French oak barrels.

Why are the wrappers fermented with such painstaking care?
There is a good reason for this. The aging process used here makes the wrapper exceptionally oily. If you are new to the world of cigars, please understand the importance of this. An oily wrapper, contrary to what you may assume in comparison to other oily things in the world, is a PREMIUM WRAPPER. Dry wrappers do not burn as evenly, nor do they taste as good.

Is the filler in an Ashton Maduro equally premium in quality?
Yes. Not only is it an exceptional quality of tobacco in and of itself, but it is carefully rolled by hand by only the most experienced torcedores at the Fuente factory.

You mentioned the easy draw of the Ashton Maduro. What does this mean?
When the filler is evenly distributed and properly contained within the binder and the wrapper, it is smooth and firm within your grip. It will be tight enough to not fall apart on you, but not so tight that you cannot easily draw smoke from the end. Easy draw, then, more than anything else, comes from impeccable construction

Is this a cigar you should smoke everyday?
If you choose to invest in a premium cigars for daily use, why not? However, most smokers consider the Ashton Maduro to be a cigar for special occasions due to their premium quality and justifiably higher price.

Either way, this blend is well worth the money you spend on quality regardless of the quantity you buy.

Ashton Cigars

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Who makes them?
Ashton Cigars was founded by Robert Levin in partnership with the Fuente family. They are known to be the best cigar manufacturers in the world. Their brands are the most highly ranked, and often very hard to find. Levin’s business sense and Fuentes’s expertise in cigar-making create an award making synergy that has made cigar history.

Are they mild, medium or full bodied?
Ashton cigars are known for their mild to medium taste. Many people like them as after dinner smokes. Of the six different lines, a few are robust, but none are ever harsh.

Are they considered premium cigars?
Yes.

Where are they made?
Ashton cigars are made in the famous Fuente factory in the Dominican Republic.

Where is the filler grown?
Almost all of the filler used in Ashton Cigars is grown in the Dominican Republic.

Where is the wrapper grown?
Ashton Cigars are wrapped in Connecticut shade-grown wrappers. There have been past limited releases using Connecticut Broadleaf, Ecuadorian cloud leaf, and Cameroon leaf wrapper.

What flavors do they come in?
Ashton cigars come in six distinct blends, each of which offers something unique and distinguished.

VSG
VSG stands for Virgin Sun Grown. It was released in 1999 and has been the most popular blend to date. It has a full-bodied flavor and a deep, smooth draw. It is the personal creation of Carlos Fuente, Jr. himself. He took two years working with Ashton to perfect this fine blend. The Dominican filler and Ecuadorian wrapper create a full-bodied taste with a deep, smooth draw.

ESG
ESG stands for Estate Sun Grown and uses a Dominican wrapper grown on the Chateau de la Fuente itself. It has never been used on any other cigar. The ESG is meant for very special occasions and is one of the rarer and highly sought after cigars in the world.

Ashton Heritage
The Ashton Heritage Puro Sol has a smooth, calm draw resulting from a Dominican filler and binder surrounded by a Cameroon wrapper. All tobaccos are 100% sun-grown. This is a mellow and medium-bodied smoke with notes of wood and graham cracker.

Ashton Aged Maduro Cigars
This is a rare blend because it uses extremely limited Connecticut broad-leaf wrapper. The filler and binder are grown in the Dominican Republic. It has a taste that is sweet in the beginning that turns rich and nutty as you continue smoking.

Ashton Cabinet Series Cigars
This cigar is known for its even draw, smooth and creamy flavor, and rich aroma. It shows subtle hints of oak and earth. The Dominican filler is aged four to five years, and the Connecticut shade-grown wrapper is aged for an extra year.

Ashton Classic Cigars
This cigar is made with Dominican filler and a Connecticut shade-grown wrapper. It has a mild to medium body with a touch of peppery spice.

Cigar Humidifiers

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The cigar humidifier is the most important part of your cigar storage system. The maintenance of proper humidity is the most important element to maintaining your cigar quality, taste, and aroma.

How many types of cigar humidifiers are there?
There are active and passive humidifiers.

Active cigar humidifiers are powered by electricity and normally use a built in sensor to determine if they should humidify the air. Most are made for larger cabinet humidors, but there are some on the market for smaller humidors. The good thing about active humidifiers is that most can be set to a low level of relative humidity if necessary.

Passive humidifiers do not use electricity. They feature a very simple design and use vapor conduction to regulate humidity. This means they put moisture into the air when the relative humidity falls below a certain percentage, and they take water out of the air when it rises above this percentage. They are much less expensive than their active equivalents. They can be used in both desktop cigar humidors and in cabinet humidors.

Do all cigar humidors come with a built -in humidifier?
No. You need to check the specifications on the humidor you buy to see how it is constructed. That’s why you also need to know the basics of humidifiers in case you need to buy one. You can better select a model that is most suited to your humidor.

What are they made of?
Cigar humidifiers are made of green foam that is encased in plastic. This foam is very much like that which you find at the bottom of flowers you buy in an arrangement. It has an excellent ability to retain moisture.

Can I use regular water in my humidifier?
No. You should never use regular water because there are too many minerals in it that will clog it up and render it ineffective. You need to use a 50/50 solution of PG and distilled water and the chemical propylene glycol (PG).

How often should I apply this solution?
You need to apply it once every three to six months. The rule of thumb here is to apply new solution every time there is a major seasonal change. This varies in different parts of the world, so check with your cigar retailer about how often to change the solution in your area, and go with their recommendation.

When applying the solution itself, let it thoroughly absorb first. Then, turn it over and very gently shake out all of the excess. Wipe the sides dry, place it in its tube container, and attach it to the humidor

How do I attach my cigar humidifier?
You attach the device to the inside of the lid. You can also attach it to the side in some humidors. There should be either Velcro or a magnetic strip and metal strip that you can use to attach the two. These attachment tools come with the device.

Cigar Prices Vary Greatly

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Why are cigar prices so different?
The way the cigar is made is the first reason that prices are so different. The least expensive kinds that you find at corner stores and drugstores are machine-rolled with short filler. Short filler does not run the entire length of the cigar, and may even be shredded. The wrappers on these cheap cigars are also of a lower grade quality. They lack the fine aging and curing methods of the more premium brands.

Fine cigars and premium cigars are an entirely different matter. These are made with whole length tobacco. Both the filler and the wrapper run the entire length of the cigar. Both are carefully cultivated, and the wrapper is painstakingly cured and treated to imbue it with a number of special scents and tastes.

Torcedores, or cigar rollers, hand-roll premium cigars, and they work especially hard to make certain that each and every cigar in the box looks and feels identical to its counterparts.

This is why premium cigar prices are so high—not only does it take longer to make the tobacco, but it takes longer for the most experienced employees in the factory to do their jobs rolling it.

What is the number one determining factor in cigar price?
The makeup of the tobacco is the number one determinant in price. Tobacco for filler, binder, and wrapper are all grown in specific countries and often specific regions of a country. Fine tobacco must be aged a certain way, and every manufacturer has its secret recipes for making the most world renowned brands.

Cigar prices can also be affected by fancy packaging. If you buy cedar or mahogany boxes, then expect to pay more.

What is the general range of cigar prices in a typical cigar store?
You can expect to pay as little as $1 a piece to over $20 a piece on finer brands. To get the best cigar prices, you really need to get a full box of cigars. If you are new to cigar smoking, try experimenting with the different types, prices, and brands to get a feel for what is offered before you buy anything in a large quantity or at an exorbitant price.

Is high cost a guarantee of premium quality?
No. High cigar prices are not always an indication of premium cigar quality. There are always retailers, both online and in brick and mortar establishments, that will charge more than is fair for certain products. Also, sometimes retailers have the very best of intentions, but they have no way of verifying their sources.

That’s why it’s always best to do business with an entity like www.seriouscigars.com that is BBB certified and that knows both its sources and the level of quality of each and every cigar in its inventory.

What are the highest cigar prices?
The most famous and well-loved cigars appreciated the world over can possibly cost hundreds of dollars. This depends on their origin, what type of tobacco was used, what was done to it, and how long it was aged.

Buy Cigars Online

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What do I need to be mindful of when I buy cigars online?
Before you buy a box or sampler pack of cigars online, you should have an idea of what type of cigar you want. Think about things such as flavor (mild, medium, strong), country of origin, and general price. If you are experimenting with new choices, the best way to do this is to purchase sampler packs. Cigar sampler packs contain a blend of mild, medium, and full-bodied flavors. They also feature smaller quantities than cigar boxes, so their prices are lower.

Why would I want to buy cigars online?
If you want to look over a large inventory at your leisure and read up on different manufacturers, brands, labels, and sampler packs, the most convenient way to do this is to buy cigars online. Online descriptions of products may be anything from a short paragraph to a full article or blog about a particular type of cigar you are considering. Sometimes reading this material lets you make a better decision than you would if you were having to look through a walk-in humidor and try to get information on each box you saw.
Staff members are always willing to help you with answers to questions, but they have a limited amount of time per customer, and if things are crowded, may not be able to answer many of your questions at all.

Online cigar stores also sometimes post online reviews about the flavor, draw, construction, and value of many different types of premium cigars. These reviews give you a quick and easy reference on what has recently been recommended by cigar aficionados all over the world.

What makes Serious Cigars such a good retailer to buy cigars online from?
Live Inventory and community-oriented customer make us unique. Our inventory is very extensive, and ranges from the most famous of brands to inexpensive brands and new brands just emerging on the market. That’s not all. Our inventory features live automatic updating. This means that with every purchase from our stock, our web software automatically changes cigar quantities to reflect current availability. Whatever you see in stock, we truly have in stock. There are no surprises or disappointments with our cigar store.

How can a smoker on a budget buy cigars online and truly save money?
First, look carefully at the home page and any highlighted ads that indicate specials or deals on shipping. Free shipping is one of the best deals you can get whenever you buy cigars online. Many retailers offer it as part of a promotion for a specific brand or label.
Work with a reputable online cigar store that offers you many choices, not just a few. The more the selection, the more likely that some of the brands in inventory are going to be on sale.

Are there other things I can purchase from online cigar stores?
Yes. There are many cigar accessories online that may also be discounted in either price or shipping. There are deals on cigar humidors, cigar cutters, cigar ashtrays, and even cigar novelties. Don’t forget as well the virtues of cigar sampler packs, which make for ideal gift ideas the whole year round.

Cigar Storage

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What is the best method for cigar storage?
A cigar humidor is by far the best form of cigar storage. A humidor is a climate-controlled box with a cedar-lined interior. It maintains optimal temperature and humidity levels that prevent cigars from drying out. This is important, because a dry cigar will burn very quickly and taste bitter. A cigar that is too moist, on the other hand, will not stay lit.

Cigar taste itself in part depends on the cedar wood inside the humidor. The cedar contributes aroma and flavor uniquely its own.

Is a humidor the only way to store cigars?
No. A cigar humidor is the best method for storing cigars, but it is not the only method. You can use other inexpensive methods for again and maintaining them. Three of the most common are "Tupperdors", "Igloodors", and "Fridgadors."

We do not recommend storing premium and expensive fine cigars in anything other than a fine quality humidor. However, these alternative cigar storage options are good for cigar sampler packs and cheaper cigars that you want to store temporarily.

What are Tupperdors?
A tupperdor is a plastic, resealable food container that you use for cigar storage. Any Tupperware™ brand name or similar product will do. You can even go to the dollar store and buy some of these plastic storage containers and save a bundle on costs. All you need then is a humidifier. You can also take the cigar separator sheets that come in cigar boxes and use them to add a cedar smell to your tupperdor.

If you do not have a humidifier and only need to store your cigars for a short period of time, a damp cloth or sponge will work, provided you do not allow it to actually touch the cigars. Store the container in a cool, dry place.

What is a Coolerdor?
It is a large ice cooler like those you see workers carry to the jobsite. They range in size from 48 qt. to 128 qt. They are not recommended for individual cigar storage, but they are ideal for storing entire boxes of cigars. Like Tupperdors, they can be lined with Spanish cedar or Spanish Cedar dividers can be added. You also need a humidifier.

What is a Fridgador?
A Fridgadors is the best choice for alternative cigar storage. Simply use an unplugged refrigerator or freezer to store large quantities of cigars. It is best to use the stand up kind with shelves that you can stack boxes of cigars on. You will need a humidifier for this setup as well.

Are there drawbacks to using this type of cigar storage?
They are more likely to become overly humidified because the plastic walls of these containers do not buffer relative humidity. Make sure if you are using alternative storage that you do not overcharge your humidifier. Make sure you lookout for mold as well which forms easily in higher moisture levels.

The second drawback is that they trap gases within them because they cannot breathe like Spanish cedar humidors. The worst gas they trap is ammonia. Open them at least once a month to let this escape and get an exchange of fresh air.

Tips on Storing Cigars

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How do I store my cigars?
Storing your cigars should be done in a humidor. A humidor is a box lined with cedar. The cedar helps age and flavor cigars and keeps them moist at an optimal level of humidity.

Ideally, cigars need to be at 70 percent RH and 70 degrees Fahrenheit to give you the best smoking experience. At this temperature and relative humidity, the tobacco will burn and taste the best. If your cigar is drier than that, it will burn too fast and taste harsh. If your cigar is too moist, it will be hard to keep lit, and it will mold during storage.

Keep your humidor closed at all times, sealed tightly against the outside atmosphere. This will keep the interior at the optimal levels of humidity and temperature. You will also need a humidifier, which actually puts the moisture content into the air inside the humidor.

What are the ideal conditions for storing cigars?
Cigars are affected by light, humidity, temperature, and friction. They should never be exposed to ultraviolet light, so keep them out of direct sunlight. Light will also bleach the cigar wrappers and destroy its elasticity. UV light even changes the molecular composition of the wrapper.

Direct sunlight will probably raise the temperature inside your humidor too. This is something you need to pay attention to. Temperature has a direct impact on humidity. It can also make tobacco beetles more active. Anything above 75 degrees is bad for your humidor.

Why is warm air inside the cigar humidor so essential to storing cigars?
It has a higher moisture capacity than cold air.

Is there anything else that can happen while storing cigars that might damage them?
Friction can do a lot more damage to cigars than you might think. Just consider how some of the loose cigars look when you enter a walk-in humidor. Many of them have been handled and handled again, and almost all of them have also been moved around. When this happens, they get scuffed up, and the wrapper often tears. A tear is hard to stop. There are adhesives that you can buy to repair this, but why would you want to when you can buy a fine cigar in good condition?

Should I mix different brands and levels of flavor when storing cigars?
It is not a good idea, at least not with loose cigars. Cigars impart flavor to each other by touching because much of the flavor is in the wrapper. Therefore, separate loose cigars in your humidor if they are not covered with plastic wrap.

If I have not bought a humidor yet, what do you recommend for storing cigars?
You really need to get a humidor. In the meantime, store your cigars in a Ziploc bag. When it starts to get dry, add a few drops of water to a small piece of paper towel to get the humidity back. If you are storing a box of cigars, use Tupperware.

How to Select a Premium Handmade Cigar

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What is a handmade cigar?
It is a cigar that is bunched, rolled and trimmed by a skilled individual worker. This worker can either be one person who works alone on a single cigar, or the labor can be divided between a buncher and a roller who works on the same cigar. The point is that the entire cigar is completely made by hand from start to finish.

How do I find a handmade cigar that is just right for me?
Consider your own personal preferences for taste, first. There are mild cigars, medium cigars, and full-bodied cigars. You can usually tell the difference by the color of the wrapper. Normally, the darker the wrapper, the more full-bodied the cigar’s flavor will be.

A handmade cigar should have a mild sheen to its appearance. There should be no veins in it. There are, of course, different colors of wrappers. There are candela, which is greenish in color, natural, which is light brown in color, Colorado and Rosado, which is red in color, and Habano, Maduro, and Oscuro, which are all dark brown.

What causes wrappers to have different colors?
The way tobacco is grown changes the color of its leaves. The more direct sunlight the plants receive, the darker they are.

How should a fine handmade cigar feel when I hold it?
A fine cigar should also feel smooth when you hold it, and it should be firm with no soft spots. Soft spots are bad because they make cigars burn unevenly. The cigar should not be too tight, either. If it is, the draw will be very difficult.

How is a cigar handmade?
There are three parts to a handmade cigar—the filler, the binder, and the wrapper. Every one of these parts has a specific purpose.

The most distinguishing characteristic of truly good cigars is that they all have long filler. This means that the tobacco leaf inside the binder spans the entire length of the cigar. Every one of these leaves is one half of an entire tobacco leaf. The vein that runs down the middle of the leaf is taken out, and both halves are then used to make cigars.

The binder is used to contain the filler. It is pliable and silky, and actually rougher than the wrapper. It has no flavor, but it is very important because it helps give the cigar its shape and firmness by containing the filler at just the right density.

The wrapper on a handmade cigar is made from very high quality tobacco. It has a smooth texture and is slightly oily to the touch. It is made to burn steady and contribute to flavor.

Are handmade cigars more expensive?
Yes. They are usually priced higher and are often classified as premium or super premium cigars.

Can I be guaranteed I am getting a premium cigar?
Unfortunately, this is not the case. Purchasing a handmade cigar will not guarantee a premium cigar. Although premium cigars are all handmade, there are always individual cigars that are flawed, and there are cheap imitations everywhere. Inspect what you buy and ask questions before you spend your money on something that is less than the best.

Cigar Guides

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Why would I need a cigar guide?
You need one for the same reason you need any other kind of guide. It gives you information and guidance. Everything from smoking ban information to cigar lounge etiquette can be found in cigar guides. Advice for beginners as to what the best brands are can almost always be found in these sources as well.

What would a cigar guide tell me?
If you are new to cigar smoking, It will also teach you many things about cigar products like humidors, cigar cutters, the humidification process, accessories, and helpful tips about health and legal issues that relate to cigars.

Do cigar guides give a lot of information on the types of cigars and how they are made?
Oh yes. Most cigar aficionados prefer to smoke hand-rolled cigars. This is very important; because machine-rolled, mass produced cigars are common at the low end of the price scale. The cigar connoisseur needs to be aware of how the cigar he or she is considering purchasing was made.

Country of origin also matters to cigar smokers. Places like Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic are world renowned for cigar quality. The cigar guide can and should give as much information on the origin of cigar fillers and wrappers so smokers can make a quality decision about what they are buying.

Cigar guides can also provide information on what is happening in the world’s top cigar companies. Some even give detailed information on how the filler and wrappers used by these companies are grown and prepared, and how these cigars are rolled.

Do cigar guides give tips on cigar smoking?
Yes. Beginning cigar smokers are often surprised when they learn that everything about a cigar is different from a cigarette. For example, you have to focus very intently on lighting a cigar correctly. If lit unevenly, the cigar will not burn evenly. Most importantly, do not inhale cigar smoke like you do cigarette smoke. It is far stronger and will do you no good to smoke in this way. The point of smoking a cigar is to draw the smoke into the mouth and taste its flavor and enjoy its aroma, nothing more.

Cigar guides also can give you a wealth of information on choosing a cigar and cutting the cigar correctly. Many guides also give advice on how to choose a humidor and properly humidify cigars.

Do cigar guides give advice on cigar etiquette?
Yes. Cigar smoking is a lifestyle unto itself. Like all lifestyles in this big beautiful world of ours, it is has its own protocols and formalities. The lifestyle of the aficionado is never that of a cold-blooded elitist, but at the same time, the aficianado does walk upon the earth with an aura of sophistication and class that speaks of refinement.

It’s more a matter of being suave than being stiff as a board—but you still need to know how to act when you go smoke at a cigar lounge.

Cigar Samplers

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Are all the cigars in cigar samplers the same cigars?
No. You get cigars of various sizes, shapes, and wrappers. Many have 3, some have 5 and some have 14 in the packs or boxes.

Are cigar samplers just for the beginner?
No. Cigar samplers are designed to expand choices, not limit them. What we mean by this is that anyone with any level of smoking experience can benefit from one of these great packages cigar discounts. New smokers will get to try a combination of mild, medium, and full bodied flavors that are made by many different manufacturers and that offer many different labels to choose from.

The experienced smoker can appreciate a cigar sampler as an opportunity to spend a fixed amount of money to have more than once choice in smoking pleasure at the end of a long hard day. He or she will also appreciate the gift-giving convenience of a packaged deal offered to a friend, relative, or client who may be new to smoking and will definitely want to experience more than just one option.

Can I buy cigar samplers on line?
Yes. In fact, that is really the best place to buy them. Online stores like http://www.serioiuscigars.com/ often run promotions featuring multiple cigar samplers. This lets you sit in the convenience of your home and simply click through the many different options that we have to offer and find the most cost effective options for yourself.

You can expect us to provide impeccable service to all online customers, and to send you cigars that have been stored in a walk-in humidor for maximum freshness. Our shipping costs and procedures are also things you can count on saving you money and time. Are cigar sampler packs large or small?They range from a few cigars to many cigars, depending on what you buy. Gift packs of 3 - 8 are common among brands such as Carlos Torano, La Gloria Cubana, and Drew Estate, Davidoff, and Partagas.

Are cigar sampler packs expensive?
Well, that depends upon the manufacturer and the contents of the box you buy. On our website, we do offer samples that are very affordable, and samples that are deliberately pricey. The reason we do this is simple: we know that you know that you get what you pay for. Some of the most famous brand in the world have always been downright expensive, but the true aficionado does not mind this.

On the other hand, we are a community-oriented online cigar shop who recognizes that many occasional smokers have the right to smoke a fine cigar at a discount. This is why we also work so hard to make sure that lower priced options are included in our cigar sample packs in order to guarantee that there will always be something for everyone here at http://www.seriouscigars.com/.

Cigar Sale

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What is a cigar sale?
A cigar sale is a discounted price offered for a specific length of time. Cigar sales can be run for cigars of any manufacturer or level. They can be simple, or they can be the highest level of premium quality.

Why would a cigar shop offer a sale on their cigars?
Cigar sales offer cigar shops the opportunity to get new brands to market. They also help promote brands that may have been highly favored in a recent review, but have not yet made a true claim to fame as a household name among cigar aficionados. Or, it may simply be a way to promote a cigar store by saving people money.

Why should I look for cigar sales?
Because there are so many good cigars out there available at unbelievable prices. Even if you have the finances to spend a lot of money on a premium cigar of your choice, buying the same cigar at a discount gives you the freedom to buy the same brands and labels at even greater quantities.

Cigar sales also give you access to information. When you buy something new, experienced professionals are always there to help you by answering your questions.

Think, as well, about whom you can make happy this year by buying cigars on sale as birthday and holiday gift items. If you know a person smokes cigars, or at least is open to the idea of trying cigars, that is really all you need to know. You can buy a sampler pack as a gift, and there will surely be something in it of a mild, medium, or full-bodied flavor that your client or loved one will appreciate.

If you are planning for an event, you can also rely on cigar sales of select brands and labels as a means of stocking up for the big day.

Should I look for cigar sales online or in person?
Both. It is always good to go in person, if you can, to a brick and mortar cigar store and talk to people face to face. Not only will you be able to ask questions of the owner and the staff, but you will also learn a lot from other smokers who are willing to talk to you. (Make sure they are willing to talk…don’t horn in on people who clearly want to keep their conversations private or in a close-knit group.)

If you already have a specific product in mind and do not want to leave the house, almost every cigar website in the world makes its bread and butter by offering some sort of sale on some type of brand. You may also find offers for discount or free shipping bundled with some of these deals, so you can save both on gas money and shipping costs if you buy cigars online.

Are other products offered?
Yes. Many cigar sales also include offers on discounts for humidors, cigar lighters, cigar accessories, and cigar ashtrays.

How long would a sale last?
There are sales on cigars that are just for the day, or possibly a week.
Some offer their sale for a particular day of the week. It is completely up to the retailer so be sure to check your source often to see what would be suitable for you.

How do I recognize a good cigar shop when I see one?

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Customer service is the number one thing. When you go to the time and trouble of traveling to a brick and mortar establishment, you have the right to expect the very best in aficionado atmosphere and willingness on the part of the staff to provide you with information on cigars and cigar products.

If you are dealing with a cigar shop online, such as Serious Cigars, you can expect an equivalent form of customer service in the form of community management. We are always willing to answer questions that our customers email to us. Or, you can call the store with your questions if you prefer to have a conversation.

Talking to a staff member is the best way to find out about the contents of sampler packs, cigar discounts, cigars on sale, and new brands that you might want to try or share with your friends.

Aside from customer service, what else makes Serious Cigars such a good in store?
We have one of the largest inventories online. You can find just about any cigar brand or label in our shop. We have inexpensive cigars, fine cigars, and premium cigars at premium prices.

Over the years, we have worked very hard to develop close relationships with manufacturers and suppliers. This allows us to keep brands in stock that many of our competitors have difficulty obtaining and maintaining in inventory.
We also have a very unique Internet portal that manages our inventory automatically in live real-time. That means that when you buy an item from our site, the inventory is automatically update without us having to make any changes to it manually.

Finally, we pride ourselves in the level of attention that we devote to taking care of our cigars. To guarantee premium quality, we store our cigars in a 1400-square foot walk-in humidor.

Is there a benefit to buying a sampler pack of cigars?
Not only is there a benefit to buying sampler packs from our cigar shop, but we actually encourage you to do so. This is for several reasons.

First, if you are new to smoking, a sampler pack lets you try many different brands and styles of cigars at once. The pack will usually include mild, medium-bodied, and full-bodied cigars so you can get a full range of flavors.

Secondly, you can buy sampler packs as gifts and almost always count on the person you give the gift to finding something to like in the pack. True, they may like some flavors and brands more than others, but it is highly unlikely that they would dislike them all.

Finally, sampler packs are often the least expensive way to buy from a cigar shops.

Can I buy single cigars online?
You can, but the shipping costs are not really worth it. You will get more out of your money if you drive to a cigar shop in person. Besides, nothing beats the experience of walking through a room-sized humidor, and nothing is quite so special as talking to other cigar aficionados about the lifestyle and experiences of cigar smoking.

Serious Cigars: Your Online Cigar Store for All Your Smoking Requirements

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What makes Serious Cigars a good online cigar store?
We give you an enormous range of choices in brands. You can find everything from the least expensive to the highest level of premium value here on our site. Many of the most popular brands in the US such as Macanudos, Montecristos, and Nat Shermans are premier, featured brands in our online offerings. You can count on finding prices and cigar discounts that will appeal to you regardless of whether you are a beginner, an occasional smoker, or a serious, veteran cigar aficionado.

The inventory at www.seriouscigars.com is live. It is updated every time someone makes a purchase. We have designed our system to remove each cigar purchase from the site the moment that it happens. We do not have to manually update the site, so whatever you see in stock when you browse through our selection is exactly what we have in stock for you to choose from.

What is the most important thing other than cigars for me to buy from your online cigar store?
You need to buy a humidor if you have not already bought one. It is the most important cigar product you will ever buy. If you already have a humidor, we also have humidifiers and other humidor products that you may need for your particular brand and type of humidor.

What cigar accessories do you sell?
We sell all sorts of products to make the lives of both beginning cigar smokers and veteran cigar aficionados truly complete and happy. Examples of our cigar accessories include containers, cigar cutters, lighters, and cases. We also have other accessories like cigar markers, coffee mugs, and cigar products for the golf course.

What distinguishes it's online quality?
Our online cigar store offers you a wide selection of cigars that are available. You will find cheap cigars or premium cigars, mild cigars or full-bodied cigars. You can find the cigars you're looking for at the lowest prices, and guaranteed to be fresh.

What benefits does an online cigar store like yours offer to smokers on a budget who can't spend a lot of money?
Websites have played a major role in the rise in cigar sales over the past decade. The Internet has revolutionized our industry. It has made it easy and inexpensive to purchase cigars. There are no hassles, and procurement can be handled anonymously if you wish.

Why should I consider purchasing cigars online?
You can count on getting some really great deals that you will have a hard time finding in a brick and mortar cigar store. On our site, you will find every major and boutique cigar label conveniently listed for you to browse through and purchase. Our site is very easy to navigate because all the cigar manufacturers are listed alphabetically.

Do you have free shipping on any cigars?
Yes. There are certain cigar boxes you can buy from us that offer free ground freight. Some of these include Arturo Fuente cigars, including all Don Carlos, Hemingway and most of the Gran Reserva lines. Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 and 1992, Don Pepin Cigars, Tatuaje Cigars.

Mild Cigars

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Why would a mild cigar be a consideration?
Mild cigars are recommended for beginners, since the more full-flavored cigars would most likely taste too strong (or just plain bad) to a new smoker. Mild cigars are also the least expensive, so you won't have to worry about ruining an expensive cigar by lighting it incorrectly, or by cutting too much off the closed end.

If you are new to cigar smoking, mild cigars are probably the best thing to start with. You would probably find the taste of a full-flavored cigar too strong. Mild cigars are also the least expensive, so until you develop the lifestyle and budget of a seasoned cigar aficionado, go easy on your pocketbook as well as your taste buds and smoke a milder brand.

Are mild cigars only for beginners?
No. Veteran smokers often light up a mild cigar for a certain occasion or to go with the flavor of a certain type of coffee or alcoholic beverage.

What should I start with?
If you are in a cigar store, ask a staff member about the most popular and affordable mild cigar brands. If you are buying online, email us at www.seriouscigars.com to get information on brands we have to choose from.

What are some mild cigars for beginners I might consider?
The Casa Torano is a mild-to-medium cigar that has a mild, but also complex, simultaneously rich and smooth flavor that many veteran aficionados also enjoy.

CAO Criollo cigars are Nicaraguan cigars that have a mild flavor that tends toward medium. They are great for beginners who have been at it for a while, and they are well-loved by experienced cigar smokers as well. They are characterized by hints of mushrooms, cedar, floral, chestnuts, coffee, and a slight sweetness. Then, halfway through the smoke, a peppery flavor comes into play that builds to a robust finish. There are also some

The Macanudo is a of the top selling premium cigar brands that comes from the Dominican Republic. The Macanudo Hyde Park Café has a lighter tastes of almonds, cashews and fresh herbs.

Gispert cigars are mild-to-medium bodied Honduran cigars. They have a woodsy, almost earthy flavor with subtle hints of leather. They are very inexpensive too.

The Helix Blue Tubular cigar has a very enjoyable mild flavor, and is also mild in strength. This cigar would be a great choice for a beginner cigar smoker, or for an experienced smoker who enjoys an occasional mild cigar. The cigar is made by the General Cigar Company in Honduras, and has some similarities to their more expensive and popular line of Macanudo cigars. Helix cigars are also available as artificially flavored cigars called Helix Remix, which are also prescribed for new cigar smokers.

What do I want to consider in a mild cigar?
You want to look for flavor, draw, constitution, and value.

Tips on How to Buy Cigars

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What is the most economical way to buy a box or bundle of cigars?
If you are looking for a cigar deal on discount, buy online. There are all sorts of specials you can find in the form of boxes, bundles, and samplers. You can normally get much better deals on boxes, bundles, or samples of cigars when you buy from a website like www.seriouscigars.com.

This is the most economical way to buy bundles or boxes of cigars.

Many on-line stores also publish catalogs. You can order online, over the phone, or through the mail. When you buy cigars by the box (usually 25 cigars), the cost per stick can be as much as 50% less than the cost of a single cigar. Before you decide to buy a box, it is strongly recommended that you test-smoke 2 or 3 singles, first.

Why can’t I buy single cigars online?
You certainly can. However, there is something old-movie like and magical about walking into a cigar shop. Nothing beats the sheer experience of strolling through a walk-in humidor and savoring all the rich scents of the many cigar brands that are stored there. Nothing beats the tactile wonder of holding all those fine cigars as you pick that one special stogie to enjoy.

Plus, you get to talk to the owner and the helpful staff anytime you want to ask a question. It is also much less expensive to buy one or two cigars rather than to pay for shipping costs.

Is there a benefit to buying a sampler pack of cigars?
Yes. If you buy a sampler pack, it will have several brands of cigars and many different styles. A sampler pack often includes mild, medium-bodied, and full-bodied cigars. Finding a sampler pack on special gives you a great way to try several new kinds of cigars at once. It is also an excellent gift item.

You can buy cigars in sampler packs from many different tobacco stores, and you can always find a cigar retailer like us offering discounts or specials on them as well.

What are some things I need to know when I buy cigars as a gift?
· Find out what the person likes. You need to know both the brand and label they prefer. You should also find out if they like mild, medium, or full-bodied flavor.
· Go to a good source. A good cigar is sold by people who know what they are doing and who dedicate themselves to running an impeccable business. Stay away from corner stores and malls that offer cigars like trinkets.
· Remember that many good cigars are not expensive
· Don’t be fooled by packaging. If you buy a cigar sampler pack, ask an employee about what is in it, or email your questions to a member of our staff.
· If you are in a cigar store, inspect the cigars in the box and look for consistency and integrity in wrapping, size, and color.